HR Assistant

HR Assistant \- Salary £26,000

We have a great opportunity for a self\-motivated and enthusiastic HR Assistant based at our Support Office in Bromley, Kent. Excelcare are a privately owned care provider with 31 care and nursing homes, a homecare division and a number of other smaller, expanding businesses.

As the HR Assistant, you will report directly to the Head of HR Business Partnering and work within a well\-established and dedicated team across HR, Recruitment, and Compliance. The role requires excellent customer service skills, a proactive and professional approach, and the ability to work effectively in a fast\-paced environment. Strong administrative capabilities and a high level of IT proficiency are essential, as the position involves the use of a wide range of systems and platforms.

What you can expect:

• Salary: £26,000


• Based at our Support Office in Bromley, Kent


• Working hours: 9:00am \- 5:30pm, Monday \- Friday

• Be the point of contact for HR queries via telephone and the HR ticketing inbox from internal and external stakeholders, managing allocated queries efficiently and escalating complex matters where appropriate


• Add new starters to the HR system, process leavers, contractual changes, payroll documentation and reference requests all whilst maintaining accurate HR records


• Ensure file compliance prior to processing and raise queries with recruiters/hiring managers if further information is required


• Support the completion of the monthly Right to Work report and associated compliance checks, escalating complex matters where required


• Preparing weekly/monthly reports as required


• Assisting with monthly employee celebrations \- birthdays, employment milestones, employee of the month


• Attending meetings and taking notes and minutes where required


• To provide reception support as part of a rota


• Support the recruitment team with posting vacancies via the ATS onto agreed job platforms


• Manage applications and shortlisted candidates through the Applicant Tracking System


• Coordinate interview scheduling and liaised with Hiring Managers on availability


• Issued onboarding documentation and recruitment paperwork


• Ensured end\-to\-end compliance of candidate records, including right to work, ID checks, DBS applications, and references


• Managed filing, correspondence, typing and general administrative duties


• Provided additional support as directed by the Head of HR Business Partnering

• Educated to GCE / 'O' level / GCSE or equivalent


• Strong communication skills and confident telephone manor


• Excellent administration skills and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook


• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines accurately


• Eager to learn, offering solutions proactively as both a confident team player and independent contributor


• Experienced in taking meeting minutes and supporting recruitment administration, including pre\-employment checks such as Right to Work, DBS, and references

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays


• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer\*


• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare\*


• Comprehensive induction programme


• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)


• Contributory pension


• Annual pay rise\*


• Discretionary annual bonus\*


• This is a busy role with a great opportunity to learn more and develop knowledge and skillset.


• T's and C's apply

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